1. TRUST STATUS

2. The National Context 2006 Education and Inspections Act: Empowering schools - autonomy / self-governance (Foundation Status) All schools are able to become Trust Schools LA strategic role:  choice & diversity  commissioner of school places  high standards  fulfilment of every child’s educational potential  champions of pupils and parents

3. Trust Schools Are: Maintained Foundation Schools supported with a charitable foundation (trust) Therefore: Are treated in the same way as all local authority schools - National Curriculum, funding, asset management, Ofsted, school organisation, LA intervention etc Not to be confused with: Independent schools GM schools Academies

4. The Aim of Trust Schools To use the experience, skills and expertise from other schools and professions as a lever to raise standards in schools. A new way of using partnerships which are:  non-threatening and for mutual gain  at organisational level  formalised  sustained

5. Trust School Models Single schools Clusters of schools – vertical and horizontal And now…………. Open trust schools expanding to include additional schools Federations moving into Trusts ‘Town-wide’ Trusts Promoters of new schools Sponsors of Academies National Challenge Trusts

7. Benefits of Trust Status Using partnerships / expertise which contribute to the standards agenda Model of collaboration which offers the most opportunities, including formalising existing partnerships or developing new ones Innovative ideas / expertise - greater opportunities for students / adults Strengthening leadership and governance Strengthening community cohesion Addressing local and specific needs Perpetuating good practice / supporting others Opportunities for greater efficiency – economies of scale Opportunities for bringing more investment into the school

8. What makes an effective Trust? Clarity of vision – why Trust Status? How will it make a difference? Relevant focus for the Trust – raising standards Strong partners with appropriate skills and expertise Commitment to collaboration and innovation

9. The National Picture 400+ schools on the Trust and Foundation Schools Programme 80+ Trust Schools opened since 1 st September 07 100+ open Trust schools by end September 08 Schools submit an Expression of Interest to join the Supported Schools Programme - emphasis on raising standards and strong partners. Schools access start-up funding, consultancy support and other resources Closing date for the next round is 10 th November 2008

10. Further Information Mary Neate National School Support Manager Mary.Neate@ssatrust.org.uk Tel – 07738 195 762 Further information on the website Enquiries - Consortium Office Tel : 020 7802 0967 Email – contact@trustandfoundationschools.org.ukcontact@trustandfoundationschools.org.uk